On the reverse of this bronze coin dated to the time of the Roman emperor Commodus, the river-god Strymon is depicted reclining. He is bearded and semi naked, only a himation covers his lower body and his left hand. He holds a branch in his right hand. One can read the inscription ΟΥΛΠΙΑϹ ΠΑVΤΑΛΙΑϹ (of Ulpia Pautalia), which is the official name of the city. On the obverse side the bust of the emperor Commodus is depicted.
Caption Bronze coin of Pautalia with a representation of the river-god Strymon reclining
Mythic people Strymon (River)
Type Coin
Artist/Creator mint of Pautalia
Origin Bulgaria
Current position The British Museum, London
Index number 1922,0317.46
Dating 176-179 AD
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